PART B: Skirt Purl one roundChange to main yarn Knit every round until skirt measures approximately 14cm from cast-on edge.

PART C: BodiceChange to 3.5mm needleBodice Round 1: k2, (k2tog, k1)x12, k4, (k2tog, k1)x12, k2 (56sts)Bodice Round 2: p36, place marker, work in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 12sts, place marker, purl to end of roundBodice Round 3: knit to marker, work in established 1x1 rib pattern until next marker, knit to end of roundBodice Round 4: purl to marker, work in established 1x1 rib pattern until next maker, purl to end of roundRepeat Bodice Rounds 3 & 4 one more timeBodice Round 7: k6, ssk, yo, k12, yo, k2tog, knit to marker, work in established 1x1 rib pattern until next marker, knit to end of round Repeat Bodice Rounds 4 & 3 one more time

PART D: Strap Formation Cast off stitches until you have 4 remaining before marker. Knit these 4sts, remove marker. Cast off the 1x1 rib loosely in pattern, stop when you reach next marker. Discard marker, knit 4sts, then continue to cast off the remaining stitches in the round. You will be left with a cast off bodice, and two sets of live stitches on the needle – these are the base of your straps.
Knit the straps in garter stitch (knit every row) until they measure 10cm in length (unstretched). Cast off straps.

FINISHINGSew in all ends.Sew buttons on to straps. (alternatively whipstitch the straps to the bodice if you wish to avoid using buttons)Gently hand wash, squeeze out excess moisture, and block/pin in shape – taking care to expand the lace edging out. Leave to fully dry before removing pins.